the break

now that school has started up again, i can't help but reflect on the wonderful, peaceful, relaxing, and much appreciated christmas break. it was so much fun! here are some of our favorite things:

one of the the best christmas presents ever! tom wrote a cute story to go along with my present- which included dinner at the snake creek grill in heber (absolutely amazing- my favorite place to eat), a stay in park city, rocky mountain chocolate factory, and a hot air balloon ride!! what a great husband . . .
a sexy green christmas nightgown from santa's elves . . . (and my new rocks from tom!!)
christmas socks!
cute girls and their black jackets from santa . . . i love this picture--it's so christmas morning . . .

tom opening his stocking--and wearing the stockings too . . . .

and some more favorites . . . .

going sledding with tom (his first time since 3rd grade)

my nice new work apparel (thanks chris & jen!)

playing wii fit & rock band with marissa every chance we get

very late bedtimes

our new digital picture frame (thanks dad & mary!)

seeing the curious case of benjamin button with john & bonnie on new years-- it was good but very, very long!

seeing 3 movies in 4 days and crying at all of them (my favorite one: Marley & Me)

tom's new education opportunities (master's program!)

getting excited for skiing, our one year anniversary (coming up soon!) and the new semester of school . . . .